Phil Mickelson still believes in grand slam

Phil Mickelson will have to wait another year to have a shot at a career grand slam, and with it claim the title that has eluded him all his life.

Despite finishing seven-over-par leaving him tied 28th, the lefty maintains his time will come at the US Open.

“I believe in the next five years I'm going to have three or four really good chances, and I do believe I will get it,” said Mickelson.

Phil Mickelson poor form

Mickelson concedes that his form heading into Pinehurst wasn’t good enough and despite some last minute adjustments to his putting technique he just couldn’t find the game to challenge strongly.

"I'm going to spend the next five, six weeks seeing if I can get that to get it going." - Phil Mickelson

“I'm not upset or disappointed, I will have more chances. And right now, given the way I have been playing heading into this tournament, it was really a long shot.

“I've got to get some momentum and get my game sharp for me to really have a chance at winning and I'm going to spend the next five, six weeks seeing if I can get that to get it going here to finish the year strong.”